Camassia leichtlinii |
Native Region: British Columbia to California, Idaho
Zone Range: 03-09
Preferred Climate: Temperate
Harvest Date: Sunday 21 July, 2024
Seed count: 15-20
Description:
This bulbous perennial can be taller than the closely related Camassia quamash, reaching heights of 1.4m (50in). It also tends to be slightly hardier and better suited to colder conditions.
Notes:
Camas bulbs were a food staple for many Pacific Northwest native peoples.
Cultivation:
For maximum freshness, keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until time to plant. Sow seed in fall into pots, cover with a thin layer of coarse sand and place in a cold frame. For spring sowings, soak seed in water, then place in pots, cover with a thin layer of coarse sand, and refrigerate for 4-6 weeks. Move pots to a cool sheltered location with bright indirect light to complete germination. Grow in a sunny location.
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